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Do poikilotherms hibernate?


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Poikilotherms:

  1. Ectotherms and cold-blooded animals are alternate names for poikilotherms.
  2. These organisms are the thermoregulatory opposites of "endotherms" or "homeotherms," sometimes known as "warm-blooded animals," which can keep their body temperature reasonably high and consistent regardless of the temperature of their environment.
  3. Stenotherms are animals that can only endure a relatively small range of temperatures.
  4. Yes, poikilotherms primarily hibernate in the winter.

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